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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 18. (a) Each provider must make diligent attempts to ensure that the patient is aware of the patient's right to request a good faith estimate under this chapter. The communication by each provider of information to the patient concerning the right to a good faith estimate must be conspicuous and must be provided by at least three (3) of the following means:
(1) Notice on the provider's website.
(2) On hold messaging.
(3) Waiting room notification.
(4) Preappointment reminders, including through electronic mail (email) or text messaging.
(5) During appointment or services check in.
(6) During appointment or services check out.
(7) During patient financial services or billing department inquiries.
(8) Through an electronic medical and patient communication portal.
(b) The communication required under subsection (a) must state the following, or words to the same effect: “A patient may ask for an estimate of the amount the patient will be charged for a nonemergency medical service provided in our office. The law requires that an estimate be provided within 2 business days of scheduling the nonemergency health care service unless the nonemergency health care service is scheduled to be performed by the practitioner within 2 business days of the date of the patient's request.”.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 25. Professions and Occupations § 25-1-9.8-18 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-25-professions-and-occupations/in-code-sect-25-1-9-8-18/
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